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View of Cinder Cone – Cinder Cone loop from Bathtub Lake Trailhead

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View of Cinder Cone – Cinder Cone loop from Bathtub Lake Trailhead

Moderate

4.9

(18)

210

hikers

View of Cinder Cone – Cinder Cone loop from Bathtub Lake Trailhead

02:34

8.24km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Lassen Volcanic Wilderness

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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145 m

Butte Lake

Highlight • Lake

This shore of Butte Lake features a boat ramp and a campground with potable water, vault toilets, and campsites.

Trailer and RV length restrictions, campground and boat ramp closure details, …

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183 m

Cinder Cone Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

A ~6 mile unpaved gravel road leads to this trailhead right next to Butte Lake Campground. Parking is possible.

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1.63 km

View of Cinder Cone

Highlight • Viewpoint

This point in the trail offers a good view of Cinder Cone's symmetrical, domed shape characteristic of the loose, pyroclastic scoria that comprises it.

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2.87 km

Cinder Cone

Highlight • Volcano

A short, steep and sun exposed trail leads up Cinder Cone.

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3.08 km

Painted Dunes Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Spectacular and surreal view over the volcanic landscape of the painted dunes. The different colors come from volcanic activity producing rocks rich in different elements.

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3.38 km

View of Lassen Peak

Highlight • Viewpoint

A view of Lassen Peak, the highest point in the national park, is possible here.

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8.24 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.89 km

179 m

155 m

Surfaces

8.23 km

Elevation

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Highest point (2,080 m)

Lowest point (1,850 m)

Weather

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Tuesday 1 September

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Comments

June 29, 2024,USA-Kalifornien-Lassen National Volcanic Park- Mount Cinder Cone-Butte Lake

Hike to Cinder Cone. The volcano last erupted in 150. The volcano and its crater are beautiful. When climbing to the top you sometimes reach your limit. 0.6 steps forward, 0.4 back. With every step you sink into the rubble of the extremely steep ramp. The view of two lakes, Butte and Snake Lake, is rewarding. A highlight is the …

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View of Cinder Cone – Cinder Cone loop from Bathtub Lake Trailhead

Butte Lake

Cinder Cone Trailhead

View of Cinder Cone

Cinder Cone

Painted Dunes Overlook

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